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- Saturday 10.23.2021 at 01:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN+
- Name: UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori
- Also Known As: UFC Vegas 41
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: UFC APEX
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Brendan Fitzgerald, Michael Bisping
- Ring Announcer: Joe Martinez
- Post-Fight Interviews: Michael Bisping
- MMA Bouts: 14
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| Bout | Info | |
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| Marvin Vettori defeats Paulo Costa via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Grant Dawson vs. Ricky Glenn Ends in a Draw, Majority | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jessica-Rose Clark defeats Joselyne Edwards via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Alex Caceres defeats Seung Woo Choi via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 3:31 Round 2 of 3, 8:31 Total Bout Page | |
| Francisco Trinaldo defeats Dwight Grant via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Nicolae Negumereanu defeats Ike Villanueva via KO/TKO, Right Hook to Ground Strikes | 1:18 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Gregory Rodrigues defeats Jun Yong Park via KO/TKO, Punches (standing TKO) | 3:13 Round 2 of 3, 8:13 Total Bout Page | |
| Mason Jones defeats David Onama via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Tabatha Ricci defeats Maria Oliveira via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jamie Pickett defeats Laureano Staropoli via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jai Herbert defeats Khama Worthy via KO/TKO, Hooks to Ground Strikes | 2:47 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Jeff Molina defeats Daniel Lacerda via KO/TKO, Counter Right to Ground Strikes | 0:46 Round 2 of 3, 5:46 Total Bout Page | |
| Randa Markos defeats Livinha Souza via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jonathan Martinez defeats Zviad Lazishvili via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 12
10.22.2021 | 4:23 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 590 Points | Tied for 457th
Clark vs. Edwards
Joselyne Edwards, DEC
A historic week for the MMA of my country that opened with the victory in DWCS and obtaining the contract for Piera Rodriguez (who lived and trained for many years in Panama, in addition to doing most of his career at UCC), the return of the events of UCC (which had not been held to a large extent in Panama since January 31, 2020) and could close in a great way with Joselyne Edwards' second victory in the UFC. The matchup is 50-50: both have good striking and both are among the fighters with the least walk around weight in the women's bantamweight, but I consider that the constant injuries that Rose-Clark has had in her knees and because I consider that the TDD Margin Joselyne's is a bit misleading: Joselyne has a good BJJ level and is comfortable working from her back, the problem is that although she can seek submission, the long control time is a disadvantage compared to judges in rounds with even standing ( as in the Edwards vs. Karol Rosa fight), Joselyne Edwards is mainly a striker because of her boxing experience and I think that for this fight even though her main coaches on her team are from BJJ, it is time she did everything for keep the fight standing (or come back quickly if Rose-Clark gets a takedown) that she relies on her hands and is planted in a match where it is mostly kickboxing exchanges, in her first 2 fights she looked very good in the standing exchanges. She already has the attitude to look for difficult and experienced rivals like Rose-Clark and Karol Rosa, now she must show the attitude of trusting in the qualities where she has always excelled (standing and with the power of her hands).
Joselyne Edwards, DEC
A historic week for the MMA of my country that opened with the victory in DWCS and obtaining the contract for Piera Rodriguez (who lived and trained for many years in Panama, in addition to doing most of his career at UCC), the return of the events of UCC (which had not been held to a large extent in Panama since January 31, 2020) and could close in a great way with Joselyne Edwards' second victory in the UFC. The matchup is 50-50: both have good striking and both are among the fighters with the least walk around weight in the women's bantamweight, but I consider that the constant injuries that Rose-Clark has had in her knees and because I consider that the TDD Margin Joselyne's is a bit misleading: Joselyne has a good BJJ level and is comfortable working from her back, the problem is that although she can seek submission, the long control time is a disadvantage compared to judges in rounds with even standing ( as in the Edwards vs. Karol Rosa fight), Joselyne Edwards is mainly a striker because of her boxing experience and I think that for this fight even though her main coaches on her team are from BJJ, it is time she did everything for keep the fight standing (or come back quickly if Rose-Clark gets a takedown) that she relies on her hands and is planted in a match where it is mostly kickboxing exchanges, in her first 2 fights she looked very good in the standing exchanges. She already has the attitude to look for difficult and experienced rivals like Rose-Clark and Karol Rosa, now she must show the attitude of trusting in the qualities where she has always excelled (standing and with the power of her hands).
"Moicano Wants Money!"
10.22.2021 | 4:25 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1493rd
@Baldric she gives me brazillian meadow soprano vibes
8/10
"I know many a troops that I visit when I went to Iraq in 2005... 2-uh excuse me in 19-or.. 05' 06' 07' 08' 09' 2010 2011. I went from the Korwaiten border! All the way up to the Turkish border!" -Tito Ortiz
10.22.2021 | 4:33 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points | Tied for 1377th
Costa vs. Vettori
Marvin Vettori, SUB, R4
Paulo Costa is a hot mess rn can't even bother to make weight. I see Vettori taking over in the later rounds via a finish.
Marvin Vettori, SUB, R4
Paulo Costa is a hot mess rn can't even bother to make weight. I see Vettori taking over in the later rounds via a finish.
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10.22.2021 | 4:50 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 2503rd
dem Brazillian genes
* Edited at 10.22.2021, 4:50 PM ET *
"****."
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- Baldric Eggling
10.22.2021 | 4:56 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 1726th
@Jake that's a better picture. I'll bump her up to a 7.5.
She looks like she borrowed Paiva's hirsute forearms for the shoot in the photograph duck posted.
She looks like she borrowed Paiva's hirsute forearms for the shoot in the photograph duck posted.
* Edited at 10.22.2021, 4:56 PM ET *
10.22.2021 | 4:56 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 915th
Caceres vs. Choi
Seung Woo Choi, DEC
This is an absolute banger. Both guys are kinda similar in a way, they're both lanky guys who like to stick on the outside, but Choi is a lot more dangerous with his striking. Caceres has the much better footwork but he leaves his hands low and relies on the footwork to move out the way of strikes. I don't think this will work very well against someone like Choi who's just a nightmare to get inside off and a nightmare to deal with on the outside as well. Choi's timing is so good, he might struggle to find it early because of Alex's tricky style but he'll get it eventually and I think he can fight on the front foot and get the win in this one
Seung Woo Choi, DEC
This is an absolute banger. Both guys are kinda similar in a way, they're both lanky guys who like to stick on the outside, but Choi is a lot more dangerous with his striking. Caceres has the much better footwork but he leaves his hands low and relies on the footwork to move out the way of strikes. I don't think this will work very well against someone like Choi who's just a nightmare to get inside off and a nightmare to deal with on the outside as well. Choi's timing is so good, he might struggle to find it early because of Alex's tricky style but he'll get it eventually and I think he can fight on the front foot and get the win in this one
10.22.2021 | 5:10 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 1572nd
Seung Woo Choi looks like a massive Lightweight, how in the world does he make 145? Costa could learn a lot
"They're sorcerers they don't get knocked out"
10.22.2021 | 5:15 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 2635th
You reckon Costa gets cut if he loses this one?
"Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once." - Julius Caesar.
10.22.2021 | 5:18 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 1622nd
After Costa no call no show dropped out of like three fights after they were announced and now this⌠canât imagine Dana is loving this guy.
10.22.2021 | 5:25 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 1057th
Costa does not look out of shape. i think he was to big for is weight class (like everybody said since he nearly kill Johny Hendrick) and is body finally stop responding to stupid huge weight cut.
"Never go down without a fight"
10.22.2021 | 6:46 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 164th
God would I risk it all to be stuck in a cage with Ricci...
Oliveira has ****** TD D but her striking is really decent, this whole fight comes down to Ricci's takedowns imo.
Oliveira has ****** TD D but her striking is really decent, this whole fight comes down to Ricci's takedowns imo.
* Edited at 10.22.2021, 6:47 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
10.22.2021 | 7:09 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 1622nd
Clark vs. Edwards
Jessica-Rose Clark, DEC
If jessy doesnât wrestle she will definitely lose, 60% confidence she will win
Negumereanu vs. Villanueva
Ike Villanueva, DEC
Coin toss
Park vs. Rodrigues
Gregory Rodrigues, DEC
Coin Toss
Souza vs. Markos
Livinha Souza, DEC
Coin toss
Martinez vs. Lazishvili
Jonathan Martinez, DEC
Zvsid could just as easily bulldoze him
Jessica-Rose Clark, DEC
If jessy doesnât wrestle she will definitely lose, 60% confidence she will win
Negumereanu vs. Villanueva
Ike Villanueva, DEC
Coin toss
Park vs. Rodrigues
Gregory Rodrigues, DEC
Coin Toss
Souza vs. Markos
Livinha Souza, DEC
Coin toss
Martinez vs. Lazishvili
Jonathan Martinez, DEC
Zvsid could just as easily bulldoze him
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- GunnStarr
10.22.2021 | 8:13 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 1965th
10.22.2021 | 9:27 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 2424th
She might be a 7.5 but dat ass is a good 9.
"Dont take life too serious, you will never make it out alive."
10.22.2021 | 10:25 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 2609th
Martinez vs. Lazishvili
Zviad Lazishvili, SUB, R1
Uni
Zviad Lazishvili, SUB, R1
Uni
"The will must be stronger than the skill. "
10.22.2021 | 10:30 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 672nd
Costa vs. Vettori
Marvin Vettori, SUB, R4
Lock
Dawson vs. Glenn
Grant Dawson, DEC
Lock
Caceres vs. Choi
Seung Woo Choi, TKO, R3
Lock
Grant vs. Trinaldo
Francisco Trinaldo, SUB, R2
I just can't see Dwight winning.
Negumereanu vs. Villanueva
Ike Villanueva, TKO, R1
Ike's UFC career is on the line. Feel like hell start this quick and land a massive uppercut.
Park vs. Rodrigues
Gregory Rodrigues, TKO, R2
Robocop to be robocop and withstand the takedowns in the first and put pressure in the second.
Jones vs. Onama
Mason Jones, SUB, R2
Onama is one of the best prospects. Hate when the UFC does this.
Ricci vs. Oliveira
Tabatha Ricci, SUB, R1
Ricci will waste no time getting this down and securing a sub.
Staropoli vs. Pickett
Jamie Pickett, TKO, R1
Pickett at +185 and has a huge reach, striking and power advantage. He'll pressure hard in the first and get it done.
Worthy vs. Herbert
Jai Herbert, TKO, R1
KO with a right hook
Molina vs. da Silva
Jeff Molina, TKO, R1
TKO due to unanswered shots against the cage
Souza vs. Markos
Livinha Souza, DEC
Snooze fest
Martinez vs. Lazishvili
Jonathan Martinez, TKO, R3
Striker vs a grappler..got martinez weathering the storm and laying it on late Rd 2 and getting a Rd 3 TKO.
Marvin Vettori, SUB, R4
Lock
Dawson vs. Glenn
Grant Dawson, DEC
Lock
Caceres vs. Choi
Seung Woo Choi, TKO, R3
Lock
Grant vs. Trinaldo
Francisco Trinaldo, SUB, R2
I just can't see Dwight winning.
Negumereanu vs. Villanueva
Ike Villanueva, TKO, R1
Ike's UFC career is on the line. Feel like hell start this quick and land a massive uppercut.
Park vs. Rodrigues
Gregory Rodrigues, TKO, R2
Robocop to be robocop and withstand the takedowns in the first and put pressure in the second.
Jones vs. Onama
Mason Jones, SUB, R2
Onama is one of the best prospects. Hate when the UFC does this.
Ricci vs. Oliveira
Tabatha Ricci, SUB, R1
Ricci will waste no time getting this down and securing a sub.
Staropoli vs. Pickett
Jamie Pickett, TKO, R1
Pickett at +185 and has a huge reach, striking and power advantage. He'll pressure hard in the first and get it done.
Worthy vs. Herbert
Jai Herbert, TKO, R1
KO with a right hook
Molina vs. da Silva
Jeff Molina, TKO, R1
TKO due to unanswered shots against the cage
Souza vs. Markos
Livinha Souza, DEC
Snooze fest
Martinez vs. Lazishvili
Jonathan Martinez, TKO, R3
Striker vs a grappler..got martinez weathering the storm and laying it on late Rd 2 and getting a Rd 3 TKO.
10.22.2021 | 10:50 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 361st
Dawson vs. Glenn
Grant Dawson, SUB, R3
I pick Dawson on that one, a well-rounded fighter with an impressive 8 fight winning streak with a gorgeous knock out last time. I think he will try to smother Glenn with a frantic pace to submit him.
Clark vs. Edwards
Jessica-Rose Clark, TKO, R3
I loved her last fight so I'll pick Jessy Jess on that one, I think her experience and striking can make the difference.
Caceres vs. Choi
Seung Woo Choi, DEC
Tricky one 'cause on the one hand we got Caceres, in his now recurring role of gatekeeper, on a four fight winning streak that shows which shows he's gained real maturity lastly and is fighting more intelligently and on the other hand we have Choi that is progressively finding his marks and that will try to confirm he can be considered as a real prospect. I think it will be difficult to knock Caceres out and I think Choi is not an expert on the ground so I'll pick a decision win for Choi though I'm really not sure.
Grant vs. Trinaldo
Francisco Trinaldo, DEC
Even if Trinaldo is no longer in his prime, I think those two don't fight in the same league. Grant is an average fighter when Trinaldo is a seasoned veteran. I think Trinaldo will get the W by unanimous decision.
Negumereanu vs. Villanueva
Nick Negumereanu, TKO, R2
To me Villanueva does not have the level for the UFC and I think it will be a one-sided fight
Grant Dawson, SUB, R3
I pick Dawson on that one, a well-rounded fighter with an impressive 8 fight winning streak with a gorgeous knock out last time. I think he will try to smother Glenn with a frantic pace to submit him.
Clark vs. Edwards
Jessica-Rose Clark, TKO, R3
I loved her last fight so I'll pick Jessy Jess on that one, I think her experience and striking can make the difference.
Caceres vs. Choi
Seung Woo Choi, DEC
Tricky one 'cause on the one hand we got Caceres, in his now recurring role of gatekeeper, on a four fight winning streak that shows which shows he's gained real maturity lastly and is fighting more intelligently and on the other hand we have Choi that is progressively finding his marks and that will try to confirm he can be considered as a real prospect. I think it will be difficult to knock Caceres out and I think Choi is not an expert on the ground so I'll pick a decision win for Choi though I'm really not sure.
Grant vs. Trinaldo
Francisco Trinaldo, DEC
Even if Trinaldo is no longer in his prime, I think those two don't fight in the same league. Grant is an average fighter when Trinaldo is a seasoned veteran. I think Trinaldo will get the W by unanimous decision.
Negumereanu vs. Villanueva
Nick Negumereanu, TKO, R2
To me Villanueva does not have the level for the UFC and I think it will be a one-sided fight
10.22.2021 | 10:59 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 361st
Costa vs. Vettori
Marvin Vettori, TKO, R3
That's ridiculous! What a shame for a "professionnal" fighter to do that. I'm totally lost about that fight and I just hope Vettori will teach Costa a lesson of respect.
Marvin Vettori, TKO, R3
That's ridiculous! What a shame for a "professionnal" fighter to do that. I'm totally lost about that fight and I just hope Vettori will teach Costa a lesson of respect.
10.23.2021 | 12:13 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 2376th
Park vs. Rodrigues
Jun Yong Park, DEC
50/50 Either Park controls the pace and gets Rodrigues the same he did Tafon in the later rounds or Robocop gets a finish in the first/second
Jones vs. Onama
Mason Jones, TKO, R2
Onama is great striker, so I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if he wins but the fact that its on short notice and the fact that Jones has trained for Alan in two separate camps, a guy with a decently similar style to Onama, makes me pick Jones
Ricci vs. Oliveira
Tabatha Ricci, SUB, R2
Eh both have faced really bad competition so I really don't know how to pick this.
Staropoli vs. Pickett
Jamie Pickett, DEC
55/45 Pickett is so much bigger and longer. I can see the length causing problems for Staropoli as he tries to close the distance to pepper Pickett from the inside. Pickett could even do to Staropoli what Roman did which is use his size and clinch up with Staropoli from time to time.
Worthy vs. Herbert
Jai Herbert, TKO, R1
Whoever lands the first significant strike to the chin, wins imo lol
Molina vs. da Silva
Jeff Molina, TKO, R3
Da Silva is a GREAT prospect imo. He's got great striking, both with kicks and punches. If Molina gets it to the ground, he'll still have to becareful, Da Silva will attempt a bunch of submissions from his back. The down side with that obviously is that he won't too much emergency to get up and Molina being the great grappler he is himself, if he manages to show enough defensive submission capabilities, pass the guard and get into a slightly dominant position (Side control or even half guard), then he'll most likely be able to keep it there or even get a SUB win of his own. On the feet, Molina's pace constant pressure will cause problems to Da Silva, especially once the fight goes past the first round, imo. So as long Molina keeps it safe and survives the first round, then I believe his pace and pressure will eventually get to Da Silva and get him the win either by a late finish or by a 29-27 sort of a decision.
Martinez vs. Lazishvili
Jonathan Martinez, DEC
I can see both men winning tbh. If Lazishvili decides to put a full grappling style gameplan while keeping it on the feet as little as possible, then he'll most likely get the win. Ofc every fight starts on the feet so he'll naturally be forced to strike with Martinez for a bit of time and given Martinez's knee KO wins in the past, I don't think shooting naked takedowns (especially when he's expecting you to grapple) is the smartest thing to do on Martinez. Lazishvili has to keep it in boxing range whilst pressuring Martinez, get it to the cage/the clinch and then start your wrestling attacks. Now, the reason I have Martinez is the fact that Lazishvili usually keeps it on the feet for a bit too long and against Martinez I just don't like that. I believe that there will be times where Lazishvili DOES get it to the ground but it'll be after spending about 2 min and a half on the feet with Martinez and getting outpointed throught the entire time. So imo Martinez wins a close decision, something like a 29-28 but I could absolutely be wrong here though.
Jun Yong Park, DEC
50/50 Either Park controls the pace and gets Rodrigues the same he did Tafon in the later rounds or Robocop gets a finish in the first/second
Jones vs. Onama
Mason Jones, TKO, R2
Onama is great striker, so I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if he wins but the fact that its on short notice and the fact that Jones has trained for Alan in two separate camps, a guy with a decently similar style to Onama, makes me pick Jones
Ricci vs. Oliveira
Tabatha Ricci, SUB, R2
Eh both have faced really bad competition so I really don't know how to pick this.
Staropoli vs. Pickett
Jamie Pickett, DEC
55/45 Pickett is so much bigger and longer. I can see the length causing problems for Staropoli as he tries to close the distance to pepper Pickett from the inside. Pickett could even do to Staropoli what Roman did which is use his size and clinch up with Staropoli from time to time.
Worthy vs. Herbert
Jai Herbert, TKO, R1
Whoever lands the first significant strike to the chin, wins imo lol
Molina vs. da Silva
Jeff Molina, TKO, R3
Da Silva is a GREAT prospect imo. He's got great striking, both with kicks and punches. If Molina gets it to the ground, he'll still have to becareful, Da Silva will attempt a bunch of submissions from his back. The down side with that obviously is that he won't too much emergency to get up and Molina being the great grappler he is himself, if he manages to show enough defensive submission capabilities, pass the guard and get into a slightly dominant position (Side control or even half guard), then he'll most likely be able to keep it there or even get a SUB win of his own. On the feet, Molina's pace constant pressure will cause problems to Da Silva, especially once the fight goes past the first round, imo. So as long Molina keeps it safe and survives the first round, then I believe his pace and pressure will eventually get to Da Silva and get him the win either by a late finish or by a 29-27 sort of a decision.
Martinez vs. Lazishvili
Jonathan Martinez, DEC
I can see both men winning tbh. If Lazishvili decides to put a full grappling style gameplan while keeping it on the feet as little as possible, then he'll most likely get the win. Ofc every fight starts on the feet so he'll naturally be forced to strike with Martinez for a bit of time and given Martinez's knee KO wins in the past, I don't think shooting naked takedowns (especially when he's expecting you to grapple) is the smartest thing to do on Martinez. Lazishvili has to keep it in boxing range whilst pressuring Martinez, get it to the cage/the clinch and then start your wrestling attacks. Now, the reason I have Martinez is the fact that Lazishvili usually keeps it on the feet for a bit too long and against Martinez I just don't like that. I believe that there will be times where Lazishvili DOES get it to the ground but it'll be after spending about 2 min and a half on the feet with Martinez and getting outpointed throught the entire time. So imo Martinez wins a close decision, something like a 29-28 but I could absolutely be wrong here though.
"Jreynolds future champ"
10.23.2021 | 12:14 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 2376th
Caceres vs. Choi
Seung Woo Choi, TKO, R3
Something I picked up on the Zalal fight, is that Choi did not deal with his jab. Now, I don't know if it was exclusively Zalal's jab or if Choi just has an overall hard time with them but if it's the latter then oh boy that's not good for someone like Caceres who throws quite alot of volume. However, with all that volume also comes a massive size disadvantage, Choi isn't much longer than Alex but man is he going to be bigger. Caceres is a guy who's fought at Batamweight before, Choi looks like a lightweight in there half the time, he's for sure on the bigger side of the featherweight pool. Also, Choi doesn't necessarily have to strike, he can also mix in takedowns, like we saw him do in the Zalal fight. Caceres showed great wrestling defense against Croom but let's be honest here, Croom isn't really the best fighter in the UFC right now and he doesn't come close to having the size advantage that Choi does. Choi will also be able to pick Caceres apart with his straight punches and kicks given the aforementionned reach advantage he has on Alex. So with all that said, I will side the with the massive favorite here, Seung Woo Choi.
Seung Woo Choi, TKO, R3
Something I picked up on the Zalal fight, is that Choi did not deal with his jab. Now, I don't know if it was exclusively Zalal's jab or if Choi just has an overall hard time with them but if it's the latter then oh boy that's not good for someone like Caceres who throws quite alot of volume. However, with all that volume also comes a massive size disadvantage, Choi isn't much longer than Alex but man is he going to be bigger. Caceres is a guy who's fought at Batamweight before, Choi looks like a lightweight in there half the time, he's for sure on the bigger side of the featherweight pool. Also, Choi doesn't necessarily have to strike, he can also mix in takedowns, like we saw him do in the Zalal fight. Caceres showed great wrestling defense against Croom but let's be honest here, Croom isn't really the best fighter in the UFC right now and he doesn't come close to having the size advantage that Choi does. Choi will also be able to pick Caceres apart with his straight punches and kicks given the aforementionned reach advantage he has on Alex. So with all that said, I will side the with the massive favorite here, Seung Woo Choi.
"Jreynolds future champ"